AF&PA Releases December 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in December increased 2% compared to December 2024. They were up 1% when compared to the same 12 months of 2024.

  • The bleached operating rate increased slightly from November to 74.5% but remained below the year-to-date rate of 75.1%. Capacity was down 2.6% for the year.
  • Unbleached bag & sack shipments were down 2.6% from last December, and down 2.2% year‑to‑date.
  • Total inventories were up 6% from the same month last year.

AF&PA Releases December 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report | AF&PA

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